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Actions	Silver etui with dissecting instruments Remove from selection Add to selection Object number@IME TitleSilver etui with dissecting instruments Creator Edinburgh Young (Manufacturer)‎, Macfarlane (Manufacturer)‎ DescriptionSilver etui (decorative box) with a range of dissecting instruments from different makers: three scalpels with steel blades and ebony handles by Macfarlane, Edinburgh; a pair of steel dissecting forceps by Young, Edinburgh and a silver (?) needle. Missing from the case, as shown in the impressions in the lid, are a pair of dissecting scissors and a tenaculum/ dissecting hook. The case was probably made to order by a surgeon, specifically to fit his instruments of choice, hence the mix of makers. Engraved on top of the case are two initials in script but they are indecipherable (see second image). Production placeEDINBURGH, EDINBURGH Production date c. 1850 Production periodNineteenth century, mid Object nameSilver 'etui' with dissecting instruments Object categoryINSTRUMENT MaterialSteel, Wood, ebony, Silver Dimensions Case Length: 14.3 cm Width: 4.4 cm Depth: 2.6 cm

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TitleSilver etui with dissecting instruments

Creator Edinburgh Young (Manufacturer)‎, Macfarlane (Manufacturer)‎

DescriptionSilver etui (decorative box) with a range of dissecting instruments from different makers: three scalpels with steel blades and ebony handles by Macfarlane, Edinburgh; a pair of steel dissecting forceps by Young, Edinburgh and a silver (?) needle. Missing from the case, as shown in the impressions in the lid, are a pair of dissecting scissors and a tenaculum/ dissecting hook. The case was probably made to order by a surgeon, specifically to fit his instruments of choice, hence the mix of makers. Engraved on top of the case are two initials in script but they are indecipherable (see second image).

Production placeEDINBURGH, EDINBURGH

Production date c. 1850

Production periodNineteenth century, mid

Object nameSilver 'etui' with dissecting instruments

Object categoryINSTRUMENT

MaterialSteel, Wood, ebony, Silver

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